This job is on hold until the 4th quarter of 2010. 

Our client company, a custom millwork/casework operation, is looking for an Operations/Project Manager. This person will:

• Evaluate and manage the product catalog and literature presentation to include price lists.
• Establish necessary engineering specs to market needs/manufacturing capacity.
• Assure all products are delivered within appropriate lead times and develop a pattern for consistent on-time delivery.
• Recommend/solicit engineering changes, making the manufacturing process more efficient using materials, labor and overhead.
• Develop supervisors to ensure a smooth day-to-day, two-way communication between the sales and manufacturing workforce.
• Evaluate manufacturing capacities and recommend methods to improve scheduling, efficiency and workflow.
• Create, manage and communicate with sales distribution on each contracted job to ensure a smooth transition from contract to delivery to collection.
• Assist in the development and management of departmental budgets.
• Establish, by example, an atmosphere of teamwork in ALL interactions with subordinates and other plant management.

• 4 Year Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is preferred, with either operations, furniture, cabinet or casework manufacturing experience.
• 10+ years experience in a wood products manufacturing facility.
• A commercial/institutional casework sales, marketing, and manufacturing background would be a plus.
• This person will possess demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills, a high degree of self motivation and skills developed through experience in commercial or institutional sales development, job estimating, AutoCAD, order scheduling and production flow.